miljøforurensning
Syllables
mil-jø-for-u-rens-ning
Pronunciation
/miˈljøːfɔrʊˈrɛnsniŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
for + miljø + ning
The word 'miljøforurensning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: mil-jø-for-u-rens-ning. The primary stress falls on the 'for' syllable. It's composed of the root 'miljø' (environment), the prefix 'for' (intensifier), and the suffix 'ning' (nominalization). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The contamination of the natural environment.
Environmental pollution
“Miljøforurensning er et stort problem.”
“Regjeringen jobber med å redusere miljøforurensning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). The first syllable ('mil') and the fifth syllable ('rens') receive secondary stress.
Syllables
mil — Open syllable, containing the vowel /iː/ and the consonant /l/.. jø — Open syllable, containing the diphthong /jøː/.. for — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɔ/ and the consonant /r/. Primary stressed syllable.. u — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ʊ/.. rens — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛ/ and the consonant cluster /ns/.. ning — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /i/ and the consonant /ŋ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The 'lj' cluster in 'miljø' is treated as a single onset.
- The vowel 'ø' is a diphthong.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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